Leonard “Buster” Wildermuth, 79, passed away on March 18, 2014, in Norfolk, Va., where he resided.

Born in Palmerton, Pa., he was the son of the late Aaron P. Wildermuth and Genevieve M. Wildermuth-Shimko.

He was a Navy veteran having served in the Korean War. After serving his country, he was employed by Knowlton Township, as a law enforcement officer, by the Star-Gazette and Laneco Superstore. He was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Lynn; and sons, Timothy, Steven, and Daniel Wildermuth; also a son, Scott Werkheiser. Two sisters, Phyllis Dotter of Kunkletown, and Paulette, wife of Ronald Cebrosky of Palmerton. Also a brother, Richard and wife Cheryl, of Lehighton.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow (Woody) and Aaron (Sonny) Wildermuth.

A private graveside memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Internment at Towmensing Cemetery, Palmerton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or the Disabled American Veterans, Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.